6 Must-Reads for Teachers Utilizing the Principles of ABA in Public Schools

As an educational consultant in public schools, I often recommend readings to the individuals that I have the pleasure of working with.The following selections consistently receive “thumbs up” ratings from the hard-working, caring, amazing teachers who read them!

2.“Letters to a Lawyer” (Baer, 2005) – This book chapter contains a collection of affidavits by Baer as an expert witness.In his affidavits, Baer describes the requirements and the potential of ABA as an educational treatment for children with autism.

R. (2013). Evidence-based practices for children, youth, and young adults with autism

spectrum disorder. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina.

Jennifer Fisahn, M.Ed., BCBA has worked with individuals with autism and their families for seventeen years.She is a certified Teacher of the Handicapped, Board Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA®), and parent of a child with autism.Jennifer has public school experience teaching preschool through high-school aged students as well as extensive experience as a school district consultant, direct service provider and supervisor for home-based ABA programs.She currently serves as the training coordinator for the Foundation for Autism Training and Education (FATE) and conducts workshops on the topics of ABA and autism.Jennifer regularly contributes to a resource-rich blog for teachers, therapists, and caregivers and also created the S.T.A.R.S. Network, a group aimed at supporting teachers and paraprofessionals working with individuals with autism.You can contact her at jfisahnvbn@gmail.com.